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How To Meditate With An Acupressure Mat

Easy Meditation With An Acupressure Mat | How To Meditate With A Heavenly Acupressure Mat

You have undoubtedly heard about the benefits of meditation and how quieting the mind, leads to a more relaxed state, reduced stress levels, better sleep, and an overall improvement in our health and well being. Meditation also heightens our focus and concentration, which allows us to be more productive.

However, when most people think of meditation, they imagine monks at a monastery sitting cross-legged for hours a day, or perhaps what comes to mind are visions of yogis dressed in white, ohm-ing.

Meditation does not have to be any of the stereotypes that may come to mind. Prayer, for example is a form of meditation. Taking quite time without distractions, to quiet your mind, or to simply reflect and contemplate is a form of meditation. The key is to have set aside this quiet time. It can be 10 minutes or an hour.

There are many tools used to assist in meditations as well. Some of these tools include prayer beads, metronomes, chants, flashing lights, music, breathing techniques, and acupressure mats. Acupressure mats work by stimulating your body’s calming reflexes and increasing oxygen levels in your body by stimulating increased blood flow throughout your body. The 8,200 spikes also draw you attention to the sensations in your body and away from thoughts that may be circling in your mind. Acupressure mats can also be used in combination with some of the other meditation tools including music, lights, metronomes and breath, for a powerful meditation experience.

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How to use an acupressure mat: Simply place your Heavenly acupressure mat on a bed, couch or floor and lie down on it for 20 minutes or more. Breathe deeply through your nose for a count of three, hold it for a second, then breathe out through your mouth for a count of three. Pay attention to your breath and allow yourself to relax completely. The sensations of the spikes against your skin may feel uncomfortable initially, but then a warm sensations spreads in the area of your body on the mat (this is due to increased blood circulation), followed by a deep sense of calm.

Highly effective in assisting in the release of pent up emotions, tense muscles, anxiety and stress, while promoting a calm mind and re-balancing your body.

Tip: Though the first 5 to 10 minutes may feel physically uncomfortable for some people, push through and stay on the acupressure mat for at least 10 to 15 minutes to notice the immediate beneficial effects of the acupressure mat. Commit to use your acupressure mat at least 3 times the first week. Soft calming music playing in the background is recommended – choose instrumental music because lyrics can be distracting.